FreeNovel"Mergers without love." "Well, Mr. Odie, you sure don't beat around the bush." Sophie glanced at the reporters from various major media outlets that Odie had invited and said, "If you think you can use the White family's clout to push out Colby, you're wasting your time." "Oh? Don't believe me?" Odie said. "Sophie, you've trickedmore times than I can count, and I've let it slide because I'm generous. Today, you'll stand right here and witness how I take over Devonport's resources." SEAR*ch the Findwebsite on Gøøgle to access chapters of early and in the highest quality.
Sophie gave a slight smile, "Sorry, I'm not here to see you take over Devonport." "Oh? Then why are you here?" "To watch you make a fool of yourself." A mischievous glint sparkled in Sophie's eyes.
In the center of the banquet hall, the host had already begun introducing the main stars of the evening. As the CEO of Minton Corporation, Odie was about to go on stage with Vanessa, the heiress of the White family, to announce their engagement. The major media outlets were ready to blast the news online.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWatching the host announce the good news, Odie handed his champagne glass to Sophie, saying, "Just watch, I will take back everything Colby has overseas." Then, he strode toward the stage, and Vanessa stepped forward, naturally hooking her arm through his.
Sophie stood in the corner, ready for the show. She glanced at her watch.
She had intentionally made that bet with Sandy earlier and had Colby's people ensure Sandy couldn't get in touch with Vanessa, all for this moment.
An hour ago, she had someone give Sandy the address of the engagement party. Knowing Sandy's fiery nature, she would definitely crash the party to confront Vanessa.
Sure enough, just as Vanessa and Odie were hand in hand on stage, a loud bang echoed from the banquet hall's doors, followed by a rush of footsteps.
Odie frowned slightly, and the guests looked up to see the Pollard family's bodyguards burst into the hall. Then, Sandy stormed to the center of the hall.
"Nobody move!" Sandy's presence was commanding, and no one dared to speak up.
"Sandy?" Seeing Sandy, Vanessa instinctively pulled her hand from Odie's arm.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmOdie frowned, "What are you doing here?" "What am I doing here? I should be asking you that!" Sandy was so angry her face turned red. She grabbed a cake from a table, ready to throw it at them but a calm and steady voice cfrom behind, "Sandy, don't cause a scene." a en.swhovels
Hearing this voice, Sophie was taken aback. She turned to see Angelo om dressed sharply in a suit and tie, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, his narrow eyes exuding an air of mystery. "Angelo!" Sandy stamped her foot in frustration.
Angelo surveyed the crowd, his gaze pausing on Sophie for @moment before shifting to Odie and Vanessa.
Angelo spoke slowly, "Mr. Odie's
engagement is such a joyous occasion, and yet, you didn't inform us? Are you disregarding us?" Angelo's words were clearly reproachful, but Sophie furrowed her brows.
That way of speaking, that tone... why did it feel so familiar?
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